Celebrate MASON!

As I drove Mason to school bright & early Tuesday morning it reminded me of another Tuesday morning not so long ago . . . one in which I was pregnant and on my way to the hospital begging my husband to turn around and take me back home because I wasn't ready yet! Instead he took me to the drive-thru at McDonald's even though I wasn't allowed to eat and I was dying of thirst but he was hungry . . . that however is another blog post entirely!

And so here we are SIX years later going to Kindergarten - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MASON!!

How in the world do I have a six year old??? One who is so sweet and so smart and who says things like, "Well, actually Mom . . . " and who stays up late with me and talks about Jesus . . . oh, how I love his precious (somewhat stubborn and rebellious) heart!  And am completely overwhelmed that God loves me enough to entrust his care with me - how lucky am I??

We started the day off with a healthy breakfast in bed of donuts and water! Nothing better right?  He was having trouble processing that he had to go to school on his "dirthday." Funny story, he has always said "dirthday" and I don't correct him because I figured it was a speech thing but on the way home from school he had this look on his face like I wouldn't believe what he was about to tell me and he said "Mrs. Mac says its "birthday" - prounounced clear as a whistle - and not "dirthday." Can you believe that?" So apparently all this time he could say it but never knew it was birthday??? Moving on . . .

Conner & I came back to school bearing cupcakes for his birthday snack to share with his friends!  Here he is with his birthday visor (the top has all sorts of birthday stuff on it!).

Ooh, a remote controlled helicopter that really flies!

Just what I've been asking for!

Seriously, is he stinkin' adorable or what?

Wednesday, Mimee & Uncle Josh joined me for Mason's Awards Assembly!  He was very excited to be getting his large reading trophy for reading all of his assigned books!  And I was extremely proud of him that he got up on stage and raised his hand when they called his name and didn't hide - YEA!

Proud Mama and her baby!

Mimee came home from vacation just for this - Mason loves her so!

Look at that big trophy!

Today, Conner & I went to school to help Mason's friends celebrate their last day of school.  We had a great time throwing frisbee's, blowing bubbles, playing with sidewalk chalk, and being on the playground!  Conner enjoyed being with the big kids but when his class came out to play and had popsicles he wanted in on that action! It was fun to see them in their element!

Partners in crime - Mason & Payne with Conner

Mason & Hunter

Conner & Natalie finding new uses for the bucket of sidewalk chalk

Sending much love to my BIRTHDAY BOY/KINDERGARTEN GRADUATE/READING TROPHY WINNER!!! Mommy, Daddy, & Conner are so proud of you and love you so much!